Manila, June 27 -- Newly sworn-in Mayor Raisa Trenas-Chu on Friday laid out her vision of transforming this highly urbanized city into a development hub for various sectors.

Speaking after her oath-taking ceremony at the city hall, Chu said she is ready to "hit the ground running" and continue building on the gains of her predecessor, her father, outgoing Mayor Jerry Trenas.

"My vision for Iloilo City is to become a development hub for various sectors. We now provide more jobs and livelihood opportunities at par with other cities. And investors across industries entrust their businesses to us," she said.

To achieve the vision, Chu cited the need for unified efforts in key areas, such as health, education, and social services.

She pled...